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U15 Barons take tournament win in Shellbrook
The Battlefords Barons (#1) U15 team recently took home a tournament victory in Shellbrook, winning all four of their games, on their way to earning their spot atop the podium.The team opened the tour...
Jan 27, 2022
Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney
EDMONTON - An Alberta mayor says he's concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains will be ignored after hearing Premier Jason Kenney tell him he remains an "un...
Jan 27, 2022
Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs contract extension with NWSL Portland Thorns
Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a contract extension with the Portland Thorns through 2022, with an option for the 2023 NWSL season. The 38-year-old forward from Burnaby, B.C., who led Ca...
Jan 27, 2022
City to ensure more security in place for COVID-19 restrictions
The issue of COVID-19 security at city facilities where proof of vaccination is required was once again discussed at this week's council meeting. Coun. Kent Lindgren raised concerns that some people a...
Jan 27, 2022
Organizer of Sunwing party flight says his group was unfairly abandoned by airlines
MONTREAL - The organizer of a controversial Sunwing party flight to Mexico says his group was unfairly abandoned by the airline. James William Awad told reporters at a new conference today that Sunwin...
Jan 27, 2022
Sharp incline in hospitalizations as 1,273 new cases of COVID-19 reported
As of Jan. 27, a total of 328 people are in hospital in the province, which is the highest total since the spike back on Oct. 4.Hospitalizations reached a provincial high on Oct. 6 when 356 people wer...
Jan 27, 2022
Active Transportation Funding Contest
Funds are available for active transportation initiatives in your community! Apply before February 15, 2022 for your chance to win up to $500.00 in grants for active transportation initiatives in your...
Jan 27, 2022
Star receiver Banks, the CFL's MOP in 2019, leaves Ticats after eight seasons
HAMILTON - Star receiver Brandon Banks is leaving the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after eight seasons with the CFL club. Banks, who said in an outgoing message that he "will always bleed black and gold," play...
Jan 27, 2022
North Stars announce jersey design contest for youth in community
The Battlefords North Stars are inviting young fans to grab a marker or pencil crayon and let their creativity shine, through their new jersey design contest.The Stars are looking for youth from Grade...
Jan 27, 2022
Crowd gathers north of Toronto to cheer on trucker convoy heading to Ottawa
TORONTO - A large crowd gathered outside a mall north of Toronto on Thursday as a group of local truckers prepared to join a convoy to Ottawa in protest of the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine ma...
Jan 27, 2022